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Behavior Superstars

dawn.maskell

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Hallway Manners

Students will learn and practice three key hallway behaviors—walking quietly, keeping hands to themselves, and staying in line—so they can move safely and respectfully through the school.

Reinforces safe and respectful hallway travel, reducing disruptions and preventing accidents while promoting a positive school environment for all learners.

Audience

2nd Grade

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Interactive, hands-on practice and reflection.

Materials

Hallway Manners Slide Deck, Behavior Checklist Cards, Timer, and Floor Tape or Chalk

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

  • Review Hallway Manners Slide Deck.
  • Print and cut Behavior Checklist Cards.
  • Use floor tape or chalk to mark hallway lanes.
  • Set a timer for 10 minutes.

Step 1

Warm Up

2 minutes

  • Gather students at the start of the hallway area.
  • Teacher script: "Good morning, superstars! Today we’re learning how to be hallway heroes. What do you think hallways are for?"
  • Elicit responses: walking, talking softly.
  • Introduce the three rules: walk, stay in line, quiet voices.

Step 2

Main Activity

4 minutes

  • Display slide deck slide showing each rule.
  • Model correct behavior: walk with hands to self and quiet voices.
  • Invite small groups to practice walking in line between tape markers.
  • Use Behavior Checklist Cards to give feedback: thumbs up for good habits.

Step 3

Discussion

1 minute

  • Ask: "Why is it important to walk quietly?" and "How do we keep our friends safe?"
  • Encourage students to share one idea each.
  • Reinforce key points: safety, respect, caring community.

Step 4

Game

1 minute

  • Play "Freeze Walk": students walk in place quietly and freeze on cue.
  • Teacher says "Walk" or "Freeze"; students respond immediately.
  • Praise correct responses.

Step 5

Quiz

1 minute

  • Show three quick images on slides: one walking quietly, one running, one talking loudly.
  • Ask students to hold up thumbs up for good behavior, thumbs down for incorrect.
  • Provide brief feedback.

Step 6

Cool Down

1 minute

  • Recap the three hallway rules.
  • Teacher script: "Give yourselves a round of applause for being hallway superstars!"
  • End with a class cheer: "Quiet, line, hands in—hallway heroes, let’s win!"
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Slide Deck

Hallway Heroes

Learn how to walk quietly, keep hands to yourself, and stay in line!

Welcome students and introduce the lesson. Script: “Good morning, hallway superstars! Today we’re going to learn how to be safe and respectful when we walk through our school hallways.”

Warm Up: What Are Hallways For?

• Walking safely
• Talking softly
• Getting to class on time

Turn and share your answer with a friend.

Warm-up prompt. Script: “What do you think hallways are for? Turn to your partner and share one idea.”

Rule #1: Walk Quietly

• Keep your voice at a whisper
• Take small, soft steps

[Image: Feet tip-toeing down a hallway]

Introduce Rule #1. Point to the image and model soft footsteps. Script: “We use quiet voices so we don’t disturb other classes.”

Rule #2: Keep Hands to Yourself

• Arms by your sides
• No touching walls or friends

[Image: Child walking with arms at sides]

Introduce Rule #2. Model hugging your arms to your body. Script: “Keeping hands to yourself keeps everyone safe.”

Rule #3: Stay in Line

• Walk in a straight, single file
• Hands behind your back or at your sides

[Image: Students in single file line]

Introduce Rule #3. Show how to line up behind a friend. Script: “Staying in line helps us move neatly through the hallway.”

Game: Freeze Walk

  1. Teacher says “Walk” → tip-toe on the spot.
  2. Teacher says “Freeze” → hold still like a statue.
  3. Repeat and try to stay very quiet!

Explain the game. Script: “We’re going to play Freeze Walk. When I say ‘Walk,’ you tip-toe in place. When I say ‘Freeze,’ you stop immediately.”

Quick Quiz

[Image A: Student walking quietly] 👍 or 👎
[Image B: Student running] 👍 or 👎
[Image C: Students talking loudly] 👍 or 👎

Conduct quick check. Show each image and ask students to respond. Script: “Thumbs up if it’s a good hallway habit, thumbs down if it’s not.”

Cool Down & Recap

Our 3 hallway rules:

  1. Walk quietly
  2. Keep hands to yourself
  3. Stay in line

Chant: “Quiet, line, hands in—hallway heroes, let’s win!”

Recap all three rules and lead the cheer. Script: “You did amazing today! Let’s say our hallway hero chant together.”

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Script

Hallway Manners Script

Warm Up (2 minutes)

Teacher: "Good morning, superstars! Today we’re learning how to be hallway heroes."
Teacher: "What do you think hallways are for?"




Teacher: "Fantastic! We use hallways to walk safely, talk softly, and get to our classes on time. To be hallway heroes, we have three rules: 1) walk quietly, 2) keep hands to yourself, and 3) stay in line."

Main Activity (4 minutes)

Teacher: "Let’s see our first rule on the slide."
Display Hallway Manners Slide Deck slide 3.
Teacher: "Rule #1: Walk Quietly. Watch me tip-toe in place so you can see small, soft steps and hear my whisper voice."
(Model tip-toeing and whispering, “shhh…”)


Teacher: "Great! Now slide 4 shows Rule #2: Keep Hands to Yourself."
Display Hallway Manners Slide Deck slide 4.
Teacher: "I’m hugging my arms gently at my sides. That keeps everyone safe." (Model hugging arms.)


Teacher: "Finally, slide 5 shows Rule #3: Stay in Line."
Display Hallway Manners Slide Deck slide 5.
Teacher: "I’m walking single file with hands behind my back—just like a hallway hero!" (Model walking.)


Teacher: "Now it’s your turn. In your small groups, line up between these tape markers. Practice walking quietly, keeping hands to yourselves, and staying in line. I’ll use Behavior Checklist Cards to give thumbs up when you’re doing great!"







Teacher (while observing): "Nice work, Group 1—quiet steps and straight line! Group 2, you’re up next."

Discussion (1 minute)

Teacher: "Why is it important to walk quietly in the hallway?"




Teacher: "Wonderful ideas! Walking quietly helps us not disturb other classes and keeps everyone safe."

Game: Freeze Walk (1 minute)

Teacher: "Alright, hallway heroes—let’s play Freeze Walk! Remember:

  1. When I say ‘Walk,’ tip-toe in place quietly.
  2. When I say ‘Freeze,’ stop like a statue.
    Ready? Walk… Freeze… Walk… Freeze…"
    (Praise quick responses: “Awesome freeze! Perfect tip-toe!”)

Quiz (1 minute)

Teacher: "Time for a quick quiz! Look at slide 7."
Display Hallway Manners Slide Deck slide 7.
Teacher: "Image A: student walking quietly. Thumbs up or thumbs down?"




Teacher: "Image B: student running. Thumbs up or thumbs down?"




Teacher: "Image C: students talking loudly. Thumbs up or thumbs down?"




Teacher: "Excellent—quiet walking was thumbs up; running and loud talking were thumbs down!"

Cool Down (1 minute)

Teacher: "Let’s recap our three hallway rules:

  1. Walk quietly
  2. Keep hands to yourself
  3. Stay in line
    You all did amazing today!"
    Teacher: "Give yourselves a round of applause for being hallway superstars!"
    Teacher & Class Chant: "Quiet, line, hands in—hallway heroes, let’s win!"
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Warm Up

Warm Up: Hallway Heroes (2 minutes)

  • Gather students at the start of the hallway area.
  • Teacher says: "Good morning, hallway superstars! Today we’re going to learn how to move through our hallways like heroes."
  • Ask: "What do you think hallways are for?"


  • Students turn to a partner and share one idea.
  • Invite 2–3 volunteers to share their partner’s idea with the class.
  • Teacher listens and affirms: “Great thinking! Hallways help us walk safely and quietly to our next class.”
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Discussion

Hallway Huddle: Why Walk Quietly? (1 minute)

  • Teacher asks: “Why do we walk quietly in the hallway?”


  • Students share ideas (e.g., so we don’t disturb other classes, to keep everyone safe).


  • Follow-up question: “What might happen if we are too loud or run in the hallway?”


  • Encourage students: “Tell us one way walking quietly shows respect in our school.”


  • Teacher summarizes key points: “Walking quietly helps everyone learn, keeps us safe, and shows respect for our friends and teachers.”
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Activity

Freeze Walk Game (1 minute)

  • Gather students in an open space near the classroom or hallway entrance.
  • Teacher explains: “We’re going to practice our quiet walking and quick stopping skills.”
  1. Teacher says “Walk”, and students tip-toe in place very quietly.
  2. Teacher says “Freeze”, and students stop immediately like a statue.
  3. Repeat the cues (“Walk… Freeze… Walk… Freeze…”) 6–8 times, varying the pace to keep students engaged.
  • Encourage superstars by saying things like:
    • “Awesome freeze!”
    • “Perfect quiet steps!”
  • Emphasize:
    • Soft, tip-toe footsteps when walking
    • Instant stillness when freezing

This quick game reinforces Rule #1 (Walk Quietly) and helps students tune in to verbal cues for safe hallway behavior.

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Quiz

Hallway Quick Quiz

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Cool Down

Cool Down: Hallway Heroes (1 minute)

  • Gather the class back together at the hallway entrance.
  • Teacher asks: “Who can name our three hallway hero rules?”


  • Invite 2–3 students to recall a rule each.
  • Teacher lists on board:
    1. Walk quietly
    2. Keep hands to yourself
    3. Stay in line
  • Reflection prompt: “How did you show hallway hero today? Share one thing you did well.”





  • After a few responses, lead the final cheer together:

Teacher & Class: “Quiet, line, hands in—hallway heroes, let’s win!”

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Lesson Plan

Cafeteria Manners

Students will learn and practice three essential cafeteria behaviors—lining up quietly, eating with polite manners, and cleaning up their space—so they can enjoy meals safely and respectfully.

Promotes a calm, orderly lunch environment, encourages healthy eating habits, and fosters responsibility for personal and shared spaces.

Audience

2nd Grade

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Modeling, guided practice, and reflection.

Materials

Cafeteria Manners Slide Deck, Cafeteria Behavior Checklist Cards, Timer, Tablecloth or Placemats, and Cleaning Wipes

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

  • Review Cafeteria Manners Slide Deck.
  • Print and cut Cafeteria Behavior Checklist Cards.
  • Lay out tablecloth or placemats in the activity area.
  • Place cleaning wipes within reach.
  • Set a timer for 10 minutes.

Step 1

Warm Up

2 minutes

  • Gather students near the cafeteria line area.
  • Teacher script: “Good afternoon, superstars! Today we’re cafeteria champs. What do you think makes lunch time great?”
  • Elicit responses: tasty food, chatting with friends.
  • Introduce three rules: line up quietly, polite eating, clean up.

Step 2

Main Activity

4 minutes

  • Display slide deck slides on each rule.
  • Model entering the line quietly: walk single file, hands by your sides.
  • Model eating politely: use quiet, inside voices; chew with mouth closed; say please and thank you.
  • Model cleaning up: wipe your area, push in your chair.
  • Invite small groups to role-play each step: lining up, seated eating, and cleanup.
  • Use Cafeteria Behavior Checklist Cards to give feedback.

Step 3

Discussion

1 minute

  • Ask: “Why do we line up quietly before lunch?” and “How does cleaning up help our cafeteria?”
  • Encourage students to share one idea each.
  • Reinforce: respect, safety, pride in our school.

Step 4

Game

1 minute

  • Play “Silent Tray Pass”: students pretend to pass a tray down the line without making a sound.
  • Each student “passes” to the next, focusing on silent movement.
  • Praise groups that complete the pass without noise.

Step 5

Quiz

1 minute

  • Show three quick images on slides: correct line-up, talking with mouth full, wiping the table.
  • Ask students to hold up thumbs up for correct behavior, thumbs down for incorrect.
  • Provide brief feedback.

Step 6

Cool Down

1 minute

  • Recap the three cafeteria rules:
    1. Line up quietly
    2. Eat politely
    3. Clean up your space
  • Teacher script: “Give yourselves a round of applause for being cafeteria champs!”
  • End with a class cheer: “Quiet, polite, tidy too—cafeteria champs, that’s you!”
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Slide Deck

Cafeteria Champs

Learn how to line up quietly, eat politely, and clean up your space!

Welcome students and introduce the lesson. Script: “Good afternoon, cafeteria champs! Today we’re going to learn how to be respectful and responsible during lunch.”

Warm Up: Lunch Time Heroes

• Tasty food
• Chatting with friends
• Taking a break from class

Turn and share your favorite part of lunch.

Warm-up prompt. Script: “What makes lunch time great? Turn to a friend and share one thing you enjoy.”

Rule #1: Line Up Quietly

• Walk in a single file line
• Keep hands by your sides
• Use a whisper voice

Introduce Rule #1. Script: “We line up quietly so everyone gets lunch in a calm and fair way.”

Rule #2: Eat Politely

• Use quiet, inside voices
• Chew with your mouth closed
• Say “please” and “thank you”

Introduce Rule #2. Script: “Eating politely helps us enjoy our food and respect others around us.”

Rule #3: Clean Up Your Space

• Wipe your table and tray
• Throw away trash properly
• Push in your chair

Introduce Rule #3. Script: “Cleaning up shows pride in our school and helps keep our cafeteria neat.”

Game: Silent Tray Pass

  1. Pretend to hold a lunch tray.
  2. Pass it to the next person without any noise.
  3. See how many passes you can make silently!

Explain the game. Script: “We’re going to play Silent Tray Pass. Pass the tray without making a sound!”

Quick Quiz

[Image A: Students lining up quietly] 👍 or 👎
[Image B: Student talking with mouth full] 👍 or 👎
[Image C: Student wiping table] 👍 or 👎

Conduct quick check. Script: “Thumbs up for good behavior, thumbs down for things we shouldn’t do.”

Cool Down & Recap

Our 3 cafeteria rules:

  1. Line up quietly
  2. Eat politely
  3. Clean up your space

Chant: “Quiet, polite, tidy too—cafeteria champs, that’s you!”

Recap all three rules and lead the cheer. Script: “Great work today! Let’s say our cafeteria champ chant together.”

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Lesson Plan

Recess Rules

Students will learn and practice three essential recess behaviors—playing safely, sharing equipment, and including everyone—so they can enjoy fun, cooperative, and safe playground time.

Promotes physical safety, cooperation, and social inclusion, fostering a positive and welcoming recess environment for all learners.

Audience

2nd Grade

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Role-play, guided practice, and reflection.

Materials

Recess Rules Slide Deck, Playground Equipment (balls, jump ropes), Recess Behavior Checklist Cards, and Timer

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

  • Review Recess Rules Slide Deck.
  • Gather playground equipment: balls, jump ropes, cones.
  • Print and cut Recess Behavior Checklist Cards.
  • Arrange playground area for small-group practice.
  • Set a timer for 10 minutes.

Step 1

Warm Up

2 minutes

  • Gather students on the playground.
  • Teacher script: “Hey recess superstars! What’s your favorite thing to do at recess?”
  • Elicit 2–3 responses (e.g., playing tag, using jump ropes).
  • Introduce three rules: play safely, share equipment, include everyone.

Step 2

Main Activity

4 minutes

  • Display each rule slide from Recess Rules Slide Deck.
  • Model Play Safely: no pushing or running near swings.
  • Model Share Equipment: take turns with the ball in small groups.
  • Model Include Everyone: inviting a friend who’s alone into a game.
  • In groups of 3–4, students role-play each rule while teacher uses Recess Behavior Checklist Cards to give feedback.

Step 3

Discussion

1 minute

  • Ask: “Why is it important to share equipment?” and “How does including everyone make recess better?”
  • Invite 2–3 students to share ideas.
  • Reinforce: kindness, fairness, teamwork.

Step 4

Game

1 minute

  • Play Equipment Relay:
    1. Students stand in lines.
    2. First student carries a ball to a cone and back, then passes to next without dropping it.
    3. Emphasize smooth handing-off and sharing.
  • Praise lines that complete relay without fumbles.

Step 5

Quiz

1 minute

  • Show three quick images on slide deck: safe play vs rough play, sharing vs hogging, including vs excluding.
  • Students give thumbs up for correct behavior, thumbs down for incorrect.
  • Provide brief feedback.

Step 6

Cool Down

1 minute

  • Recap three rules:
    1. Play safely
    2. Share equipment
    3. Include everyone
  • Teacher script: “Give yourselves a cheer for being recess superstars!”
  • Class chant: “Safe, share, include—recess time is oh so cool!”
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Slide Deck

Recess Superstars

Learn how to play safely, share equipment, and include everyone!

Welcome students and introduce the lesson. Script: “Hey recess superstars! Today we’re going to learn how to play safely, share equipment, and include everyone during recess.”

Warm Up: Favorite Recess Activities

• Playing tag
• Using jump ropes
• Kicking a ball

Turn and share your favorite recess activity.

Warm-up prompt. Script: “What’s your favorite thing to do at recess? Turn to a friend and share one activity.”

Rule #1: Play Safely

• No pushing or rough play
• Stay away from swings when they’re in motion
• Be aware of others around you

Introduce Rule #1. Script: “We play safely to keep everyone healthy and happy.”

Rule #2: Share Equipment

• Take turns with balls, ropes, and other gear
• Say “your turn” and “my turn” politely
• Return equipment when you’re done

Introduce Rule #2. Script: “Sharing equipment helps everyone have fun together.”

Rule #3: Include Everyone

• Invite friends who are alone to join your game
• Use kind words to ask others to play
• Respect everyone’s ideas and abilities

Introduce Rule #3. Script: “Including everyone makes recess more fun and friendly.”

Game: Equipment Relay

  1. Line up in teams.
  2. First student carries the ball to the cone and back.
  3. Pass the ball quietly to the next teammate.
  4. Continue until all teammates finish.

Explain the game. Script: “We’re going to play Equipment Relay. Focus on smooth passing and teamwork!”

Quick Quiz

[Image A: Children taking turns with a ball] 👍 or 👎
[Image B: Two students pushing] 👍 or 👎
[Image C: Child standing alone] 👍 or 👎

Conduct quick check. Script: “Thumbs up for safe play and sharing, thumbs down for unsafe or exclusive actions.”

Cool Down & Recap

Our 3 recess rules:

  1. Play safely
  2. Share equipment
  3. Include everyone

Chant: “Safe, share, include—recess time is oh so cool!”

Recap all three rules and lead the cheer. Script: “You did amazing today! Let’s chant our recess rules together.”

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Lesson Plan

School-Wide Review

Students will review and reflect on appropriate hallway, cafeteria, and recess behaviors, reinforcing their understanding and commitment to a respectful school community.

Reinforces and consolidates learned behaviors, allowing students to apply social skills across school settings and self-assess their performance.

Audience

2nd Grade

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Interactive review, group reflection, and practice.

Materials

Behavior Superstars Review Slide Deck, Behavior Reflection Worksheet, Behavior Review Checklist Cards, Chart Paper and Markers, and Timer

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

  • Review Behavior Superstars Review Slide Deck.
  • Print and cut Behavior Reflection Worksheet.
  • Print and cut Behavior Review Checklist Cards.
  • Prepare chart paper and markers for note-taking.
  • Set timer for 10 minutes.

Step 1

Warm Up

2 minutes

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Teacher: “Today we’re reviewing our behaviors in the hallway, cafeteria, and recess. Who can name one rule from any area?”
  • Students volunteer to share and teacher records responses on chart paper.

Step 2

Main Activity

4 minutes

  • Display Behavior Superstars Review Slide Deck slide showing three school contexts.
  • For each context (hallway, cafeteria, recess), ask students to shout out two rules.
  • Use Behavior Review Checklist Cards to check off each mentioned rule.

Step 3

Discussion

1 minute

  • Ask: “Why do we need to follow these rules every day?”
  • Students share reasons (e.g., safety, respect).
  • Teacher summarizes key points.

Step 4

Game

1 minute

  • Play Behavior Charades: call one student to act out a rule from any context.
  • Class guesses which rule and category.
  • Rotate 2–3 volunteers.

Step 5

Quiz

1 minute

  • Show three quick images on slides: correct hallway, incorrect cafeteria, and correct recess behavior.
  • Students give thumbs up or thumbs down.
  • Provide brief feedback.

Step 6

Cool Down

1 minute

  • Hand out Behavior Reflection Worksheet.
  • Students write or draw one behavior they want to improve.
  • Collect worksheets and end with a class chant: “Behavior Superstars, shine so bright!”
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Slide Deck

Behavior Superstars Review

Let’s review our school behavior rules and celebrate all our superstar habits!

Welcome students and introduce the session. Script: “Welcome back, Behavior Superstars! Today we’re reviewing our hallway, cafeteria, and recess rules before we finish our series.”

Our School Contexts

• Hallway
• Cafeteria
• Recess

Show the three school contexts. Script: “We learned rules in three areas of our school. Which one should we start with?”

Rules Recap

Hallway:
– Walk quietly
– Keep hands to yourself
– Stay in line

Cafeteria:
– Line up quietly
– Eat politely
– Clean up your space

Recess:
– Play safely
– Share equipment
– Include everyone

Review rules for each context. Ask students to shout out two rules per area. Check off rules on your Behavior Review Checklist Cards.

Game: Behavior Charades

  1. Volunteer acts out one behavior rule.
  2. Class guesses the rule and its context (hallway, cafeteria, recess).
  3. Rotate 2–3 volunteers.

Explain the game. Script: “We’re playing Behavior Charades. One student acts out a rule, and the class guesses the rule and where it belongs.”

Quick Quiz

[Image A: Student walking quietly in hallway] 👍 or 👎
[Image B: Student talking with mouth full in cafeteria] 👍 or 👎
[Image C: Children sharing equipment at recess] 👍 or 👎

Conduct quick quiz. Show each image and ask students for thumbs up or thumbs down.

Cool Down & Reflection

• Complete your Behavior Reflection Worksheet: draw or write one behavior to improve.
• Class chant: “Behavior Superstars, shine so bright!”

Hand out the Behavior Reflection Worksheet. Script: “Draw or write one rule you want to keep practicing.” End with the class chant.

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Worksheet

Behavior Reflection Worksheet

Name: ______________________ Date: ________________


  1. Which area did we learn about today? (Circle one)
    Hallway   Cafeteria   Recess



  2. Which rule do you want to practice more? ________________________________________________________________



  3. Draw a picture showing you following that rule:











  4. Write one sentence about how you will remember this rule:





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